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Forum: Europe 26-03-2009, 16:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,170
Posted By petkow
European data caps set

The first cap comes in on the 1st of July!

Mobile roaming: MEPs reach political agreement with Council Presidency ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-03-2009, 09:33
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
Rates seem decent and as you say, they have...

Rates seem decent and as you say, they have finally added some of the Arab countrys that were missing! Am off to Bahrain in a weeks time. Let's hope they manage to ship my card to me by then!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 25-03-2009, 14:58
Replies: 1
Views: 2,153
Posted By petkow
I used to regularly use this as a way of calling...

I used to regularly use this as a way of calling from Spanish mobiles to a SIP address in the UK. Worked fine, when the access number was not busy!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 25-03-2009, 09:42
Replies: 2
Views: 2,198
Posted By petkow
New SMS notification service: Arrived OK

A tool for travelers to instantly notify friends and family when you arrive at your destination
ArrivedOK.mobi (http://www.arrivedok.mobi/)

I think this might be an interesting but not...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-03-2009, 15:47
Replies: 10
Views: 10,690
Posted By petkow
Some extracts from a related blog entry I wrote...

Some extracts from a related blog entry I wrote about the subject:
Forum: Spain & Portugal 24-03-2009, 10:45
Replies: 1
Views: 3,017
Posted By petkow
Yoigo increase call setup fee

Just some heads up info that the 12c (exc VAT) call setup fee is being increased to 15c (exc VAT) from 7th May!

A bit of a pain for people like me who rely on making many "free" Yoigo to Yoigo...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 23-03-2009, 12:58
Replies: 10
Views: 10,690
Posted By petkow
Just reviving this very old thread! It seems...

Just reviving this very old thread! It seems Ryanair have actually now (finally) lanched on around 20 aircraft (mainly Dublin based ones!)
Ryanair.com - News : Launch of Europe’s 1st Fleet Wide...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-03-2009, 11:07
Replies: 14
Views: 9,730
Posted By petkow
To collate further links for future ref: Rumor...

To collate further links for future ref:
Rumor Mill (Phone Scoop) (http://www.phonescoop.com/forums/forum.php?fm=m&ff=3&fi=1728447)
SAYNOTO0870.COM - Calling mobiles using 18185...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-03-2009, 10:48
Replies: 14
Views: 9,730
Posted By petkow
Thanks Andy. As suspected it is bound to have...

Thanks Andy. As suspected it is bound to have been flagged somewhere before, and after your post I did a bit more research and saw a thread on a UK forum (known to you too) where one guy got so...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-03-2009, 09:06
Replies: 14
Views: 9,730
Posted By petkow
Thanks. Good to know it is not just me, and as...

Thanks. Good to know it is not just me, and as suspected it is not a particular problem exclusive to o2. I presume you were making calls from the USA? I wish I could try and sort this out.

To try...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-03-2009, 08:08
Replies: 14
Views: 9,730
Posted By petkow
Strange problem with +447 and cheap call providers

I have a UK o2 number and a number of my callers are reporting a strange bug when they call me. It could be a common problem so I just thought I would check if anyone else here gets this. As far as I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2009, 13:13
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
AFIK on mine I am never charged one! HTH

AFIK on mine I am never charged one! HTH
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2009, 09:25
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
errrm...think again. In any case, I'm not too...

errrm...think again. In any case, I'm not too sure if they can be classified as out of business.


Try ekit. I'm still happy with mine! For now at least.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2009, 15:19
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
So am I to assume if I have an old unregistered...

So am I to assume if I have an old unregistered SIM with them this will now no longer be able to be registered? I got a couple of freebies from them when they first set up, but have never found a...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 12-03-2009, 15:09
Replies: 5
Views: 3,294
Posted By petkow
I think that is because those 2 operators do not...

I think that is because those 2 operators do not list individual international destinations. Instead they have a flat fee of 30c/min for all international destinations. In the case of Yoigo, they...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 06-03-2009, 12:55
Replies: 29
Views: 26,187
Posted By petkow
Excellent information! Clear and concise. Thank...

Excellent information! Clear and concise. Thank you!

Just one more question. Does being a reseller (30EUR plus) entitle you to move credit around at will?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 06-03-2009, 10:15
Replies: 29
Views: 26,187
Posted By petkow
Yes I noticed that they aren't advertised...

Yes I noticed that they aren't advertised anymore. From what I can see all SMS triggers start with +44762480xxxx. The ones that I have seen listed here are as follows:

Voipcheap.com 0947...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 06-03-2009, 10:06
Replies: 12
Views: 17,589
Posted By petkow
Thanks guys. I actually have had foxyproxy...

Thanks guys. I actually have had foxyproxy installed for a while, but I am struggling to find proxy addresses to feed it with. It really is an amazing bit of plugin, but it still cannot help you for...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 05-03-2009, 19:55
Replies: 29
Views: 26,187
Posted By petkow
Can anyone tell me which Betamax clones currently...

Can anyone tell me which Betamax clones currently do SMS callback? I need to try and set one up again. Text4calls seems to just reroute to telediscount.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 05-03-2009, 19:38
Replies: 12
Views: 17,589
Posted By petkow
Looking for a computer geek to help me find a decent proxy

Someone must be able to help me with this. I keep hitting a brick wall!

Can anyone tell me a decent site which lists reliable UK based web proxies! If this is insider info, please just send me a...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-03-2009, 19:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,294
Posted By petkow
Happymovil.es has Korea fixed for 12c/min and...

Happymovil.es has Korea fixed for 12c/min and mobile for 22c/min. China with them is 6c/min for both. Lebara.es has good rates for China (6c/min) but South Korea is 24c/min for landlines and much...
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-03-2009, 23:18
Replies: 1
Views: 2,941
Posted By petkow
In line with the weaker pound! :(

In line with the weaker pound! :(
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-01-2009, 00:29
Replies: 16
Views: 5,729
Posted By petkow
oops... my bad. I think Andys rate reflected...

oops... my bad. I think Andys rate reflected ITS.. and also these destinations are at the higher rate!

(Why can I no longer edit/delete my post??) What's the new 2 minute rule???
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-01-2009, 00:20
Replies: 16
Views: 5,729
Posted By petkow
Nice that someone managed to save the original...

Nice that someone managed to save the original quote! I suspect the OP may just decide to let us little children continue playing in the sandpit... LOL.

By the way...

Or even cheaper... o2's...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 29-01-2009, 12:54
Replies: 3
Views: 5,358
Posted By petkow
Small point...It's actually 1.39 per day when you...

Small point...It's actually 1.39 per day when you consider the IVA
Forum: Spain & Portugal 29-01-2009, 12:43
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
Great comparison table! Sorry... just spotted it...

Great comparison table! Sorry... just spotted it now!

Surprising that they all have such high 'call establishement' fees. I am on Yoigo, and though it is 0c/min between Yoigo users... for the...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 29-01-2009, 12:31
Replies: 2
Views: 6,090
Posted By petkow
You are right! They don't have one, but I have...

You are right! They don't have one, but I have had no problem using any other! Currently I use the Yahoo one with Yoigo.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 26-07-2008, 23:17
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
I agree. That really wound me up too. My only...

I agree. That really wound me up too. My only other experience is with Yoigo and Carrefour. Carrefour give you a certain number of free checks per month (I think 4) and then they also charge you...
Forum: Europe 23-07-2008, 14:51
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By petkow
Just seen Greece has it too... though they have...

Just seen Greece has it too... though they have slightly different countries including USA, UAE, China and South Africa:

http://www.vodafone.gr/portal/client/cms/viewCmsPage.action?pageId=1335
Forum: Europe 23-07-2008, 14:38
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By petkow
I have just noticed that Vodafone Spain are now...

I have just noticed that Vodafone Spain are now also extending Vodafone passort for roaming in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Russia and China... although it is at a higher supplement of...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 22-07-2008, 22:19
Replies: 2
Views: 4,057
Posted By petkow
Advice needed for reliable preselect (landline) in Germany

Sorry that this might not be the right forum for this, but I don't really know many German forums. Also I know there are many experts here. Can anyone of you German experts recommend a good carrier...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 16-07-2008, 13:35
Replies: 2
Views: 4,643
Posted By petkow
Remember that the new tariff only kicks in at the...

Remember that the new tariff only kicks in at the beginning of the following billing cycle which is somehow always a month away which means they always get an extra €6 regardless. Therefore it...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 02-07-2008, 17:42
Replies: 4
Views: 5,610
Posted By petkow
I think if you want to tinker around with hidden...

I think if you want to tinker around with hidden service menus and registry settings you can disable all USSD's in there.

Though not related to this phone have a look at...
Forum: UK & Ireland 30-06-2008, 16:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,659
Posted By petkow
Try and register it on their website online. You...

Try and register it on their website online. You will need to the SIM in the phone and be able to receive a SMS. I think this works abroad too. Go to:...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 26-06-2008, 00:20
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
I think there are connection charges on all...

I think there are connection charges on all Spanish prepaids. The biggest problem with Lebara and Happy are their high international SMS rates (45c Lebara and 55c for Happy). Yoigo is a bit better at...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 25-06-2008, 13:03
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
Tell me about it!! Deals are quite poor in Spain....

Tell me about it!! Deals are quite poor in Spain. Yoigo on Tarjeta 2 (with no €6 min spend) is the best for casual visitors by far! Data is still cheap and capped on this, but peak calls (well from...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 25-06-2008, 12:40
Replies: 4
Views: 5,610
Posted By petkow
Sorry about the late reply here. I have not been...

Sorry about the late reply here. I have not been on the forum for a while. They are not SMS reminders but GSM service replies. They do not get saved, and do not influence your phone capacity in any...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-04-2008, 16:32
Replies: 3
Views: 3,469
Posted By petkow
Thanks.. though that still looks a bit pricey for...

Thanks.. though that still looks a bit pricey for me at the moment. Still, I was not aware of the €26 Telefonica offer.

Thanks again.
Forum: Europe 09-04-2008, 20:21
Replies: 17
Views: 7,836
Posted By petkow
The first half of that request should be OK, I...

The first half of that request should be OK, I send my visitors SIM's to hotels fairly often. However I am not sure if T-Mo will post to a hotel. It maybe an offer for residential customers only.
...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2008, 14:46
Replies: 17
Views: 7,836
Posted By petkow
..or pehaps give him a missed call? Though not...

..or pehaps give him a missed call? Though not all of the roaming SIM's mentioned on this site have caller ID.

I'm a bit pushed for time at the moment, and there's a lot to chose from but I...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2008, 09:30
Replies: 17
Views: 7,836
Posted By petkow
Just a few further questions: Do you anticipate...

Just a few further questions: Do you anticipate receiving many calls or will the phones be mainly for making calls? Instead of making calls back to Canada, will your calling contacts there be able to...
Forum: Europe 08-04-2008, 18:04
Replies: 39
Views: 16,457
Posted By petkow
Which 3 bands?

Which 3 bands?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 08-04-2008, 18:01
Replies: 14
Views: 7,203
Posted By petkow
No the bridge only works for one number but you...

No the bridge only works for one number but you can change it as much as you want!

Sorry I meant to report on this earlier but Bruce has since informed me by email that they are pulling out of...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 08-04-2008, 17:58
Replies: 5
Views: 3,215
Posted By petkow
They only call one number. I think VoIP was tried...

They only call one number. I think VoIP was tried on the Dubai end but with little luck. I think they sometimes manage Skype to Skype but it is patchy! SkypeOut is a no-no! Betamax seems to be...
Forum: Europe 06-04-2008, 20:30
Replies: 39
Views: 16,457
Posted By petkow
There are some. I do not know the status of these...

There are some. I do not know the status of these but search the forums here (or Google) for Enlinea and Callbackworld.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 06-04-2008, 20:21
Replies: 4
Views: 7,310
Posted By petkow
They are reliable. Part of the UK...

They are reliable. Part of the UK Carphonewarehouse group. (The worlds largest independent telecommunications retailer) http://www.phonehouse.com/. To bring it closer to home for you in the US they...
Forum: Europe 06-04-2008, 18:21
Replies: 39
Views: 16,457
Posted By petkow
Incidentally, anyone who is making calls to...

Incidentally, anyone who is making calls to Dialnow from a T-Mobile SIM whilst in the UK will be wiser to not dial the UK access code (01617002929) which will get charged at 15p/min. Instead, it...
Forum: Europe 06-04-2008, 18:03
Replies: 39
Views: 16,457
Posted By petkow
This has left me a bit confused... but I'll...

This has left me a bit confused... but I'll try...

Dialnow is not a callback service. You do not need a special SIM. It is just an account based callthrough provider. Think of it like a calling...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 06-04-2008, 13:20
Replies: 4
Views: 7,310
Posted By petkow
You will not be able to buy a Yoigo SIM online...

You will not be able to buy a Yoigo SIM online unless you have a Spanish NIF number (tax code/national identity number for Spanish Citizens) or a NIE number (same thing for foreigners). These are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-04-2008, 17:56
Replies: 9
Views: 5,218
Posted By petkow
http://www.sendsmsnow.com/ ...

http://www.sendsmsnow.com/
http://www.swagsms.com/
http://www.boltblue.co.uk/
http://www.cbfsms.com/
http://www.freebiesms.co.uk/

No idea how well and how quick they work! For true...
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